| Regimental number | 1239 |
| Place of birth | Glen Innes, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | William Carter, GPO Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, David Carter, Baraba, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Madras', 27 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 4 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARTER John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
